
Controversy Surrounds AI Products at CES 2024
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.
UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.
Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.
The Amazon rainforest is facing a tipping point due to deforestation and climate change, with the worst drought on record in 2023 serving as a warning sign.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.
Swedish start-up Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 150m (492ft) tall, with the goal of producing 100 wooden modular turbines per year by 2027.
Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.
Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, according to the UK transport secretary, Mark Harper, who emphasized the importance of a proper safety regime and people’s confidence in the technology.
Over 700 staff members at Airbus Atlantic in France fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner, prompting an investigation into the cause of the mass food poisoning.
Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.
Takashimaya, a luxury department store in Japan, has apologized for delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of the 2,900 that were ordered, sparking a social media backlash.
Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.
Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.
Venice implements new rules to combat mass tourism, including a ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
Rock band Kiss has used avatar technology developed for the Abba Voyage show to ensure their digital immortality, with plans for future concerts, rock operas, musicals, or adventures.
Major online companies form coalition to combat fake reviews, sharing information and best practices to deter fraudsters.
Colombian pop star Shakira settles tax fraud case with Spanish prosecutors, paying a €7.5m fine.
Five-year-old girl’s tragic death prompts mother to advocate for safer streets and vehicles.
Uber’s CEO urges patience for electric rides, emphasizing environmental benefits and the need for government support.
Sports Illustrated faces uncertainty as its publishing license is lost, leading to potential mass layoffs and an uncertain future for the iconic title.
Chuck Hildebrandt’s overdue book return sparks a charitable campaign supporting literacy, raising over $4,500.
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in the San Francisco Bay area next week, with the goal of managing competition and preventing conflict between the two countries.
The battle over the ‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks, the Spanish galleon San José, rages on.
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with October experiencing “exceptional” high temperatures.
Rat and mouse plague hits fishing towns in Queensland, causing havoc and concern for residents.
Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
The UK government aims to introduce pilotless flying taxis by 2030, but infrastructure and public acceptance are major hurdles.